India's Disability Rights Progress & Challenges Highlighted at UN Human Rights Council

• India's disability rights progress and challenges discussed at the 61st UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva by Lara Delutis of Sambhali Trust.
• Delutis emphasized disability as a result of physical, digital, and social barriers, not just impairment, restricting access to education, employment, healthcare.
• Highlighted India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, expanding legal recognition to 21 categories and strengthening protections.
• Mentioned the Accessible India Campaign, a national initiative improving accessibility in public infrastructure and digital systems.
• Urged moving beyond charity to rights-based policies, investing in accessibility, and ensuring meaningful participation for persons with disabilities.